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Col. Thomas Douglas with Governor Faubus Korea Thomas Edward Douglas was born February 4, 1911 in Greenwood, Sebastian Co., Ar. to James B. & Elizabeth Ann Williams Douglas. On May 24, 1960 in Sebastian Co., Ar. he married Freda Mae Black from Heavener, LeFlore Co., Oklahoma. Thomas enlisted in the US Army January 6, 1941 and served until February 8, 1946, His grave marker says he also served in Korea but I have found no dates for that. Another record gives the start date for his service Januatry 31, 1942 and the end date as June 30, 1952. This seems to fit better than the first record. His final rank was colonel. Col. Thomas Edward Douglas passed away January 31, 1966 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar. and is buried in the Fort Smith National Cemetery there. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Col. Thomas Edward Douglas - Shared by Bobby Fletcher: His military career began in the National Guard Btry C 142d FA from 15 Jan 1932 to 5 Jan 1941 and then active service from 6 Jan 41 to 8 Feb 46 during WWII. During WWII he served in the following campaigns, Naple-Foggia Ground Campaign, The Rome-Arno Campaign, The North Apennines Campaign, and the Po Valley Campaign,. He was awarded a Bronze Star medal and the European -African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze service stars. Then 9 Feb 46 to 10 Mar 49 in the Army Reserve. 21 Aug 49 till 20 Aug 50 in the National Guard and 21 Aug 50 till 30 Jun 52 in the Korean Conflict. He was awarded Bronze Star Medal for service during the Korean Conflict. 1 Jul 52 until his death in 31 Jan 66. He was promoted to Colonel 26 Aug 60. He was the 142nd Field Artillery Commander at his death. He was employed by Yoes Printing in his civilian life. Thomas Douglas with his sisters at his house. Front Row left Elizabeth Latsha, Nan Owens, Gerturde Moeser, Back Row Mildred Dobbs, Thomas, Dorothy Harris, and Mary Jane Pickford.